Schleicher Poppenhausen
Alexander Schleicher · Germany · first flew 1928 · glider
The Schleicher Poppenhausen was a two-seat glider produced in Germany from 1928, available as a dual-control advanced trainer. It is named after the town of Poppenhausen near the Wasserkuppe.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Constant-chord wing carried above the fuselage on cabane struts |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Constant-chord wing carried above the fuselage on cabane struts
- Two parallel lift struts each side from the lower fuselage to the wing
- Light nacelle fuselage with tandem cockpits, the front one largely ahead of the wing
A high-set constant-chord wing on cabane and lift struts, and a flat girder rear fuselage with the tailplane on top, mark it out. It landed on a rubber-sprung skid.
Specifications
- The Schleicher Poppenhausen has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.6 m (48 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was an enlarged, tandem two-seat version of the single-seat Schleicher Hols der Teufel and first flew in 1928. Hans Jacobs was probably involved in the design.
Variants
Schleicher significantly modified the type for production, so that it could be fitted with dual controls and used as an advanced trainer.
Where you'll see it
After its first flight Schleicher used it to introduce passengers to soaring flight, and it then appeared in the company catalogue. One appeared on the British BGA register.
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